(GREENCOCK TWP, ON) – On February 7, 2014 at 5:00 am, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) entered a residence along Highway 9 in Greenock Township on the strength of a search warrant.
South Bruce OPP, South Bruce OPP Crime Unit, OPP Tactics and Rescue Unit, OPP Emergency Response Team, OPP Drug Enforcement Unit, Provincial Weapons Enforcement Unit and West Region Criminal Operations officers arrested 5 people without incident.
Officers recovered a fully loaded assault rifle, a quantity of illegal street drugs and stolen property from the residence.
This is an isolated incident. There is no threat to public safety.
The investigation is in its early stages.
The South Bruce OPP is requesting anyone with information that can assist police to call 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or send a web-tip to crimestop-gb.org, where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.